The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PANCREAS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Organ that produces insulin crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PANCREAS | 100 % | 8 |
Why may PANCREAS be the right solution?
The pancreas is the organ in the body responsible for producing insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
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Crossword Answer definitions
PANCREAS noun- A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.
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